LINCOLN'S PEACE The Struggle to End the American Civil War

This history examines the question of when the American Civil War ended and what its legacy was--or is. Landon Woodson gives it a stalwart narration. Like many historical events, the date of the end of the Civil War depends on who is viewing it. Even the Supreme Court weighed in on this issue in a ruling (Anderson v. United States, 1869.) Like most other conflicts, the Civil War tapered off, rather than ceasing abruptly. Vorenberg goes into great detail describing the various ways to view the end of the war and its legacy. Woodson's pacing is steady, his inflection disciplined but always appropriate, and his pronunciation deliberate. All of these make for a solid effort in delivering a thought-proving work. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]